I finally rec'd my CityVision Moto Philips bulb from the U.K.
After 3 yrs I figured my bulb was getting tired and decided to try this PHILIPS bulb after reading this blurb... I also like the idea that using this bulb will improve my "differentiation" from other giant yellow mammals on a scooter in the city. !!
"New Philips motorcycle lamps to help you see better and be seen more easily on the road
Eindhoven, Netherlands – Philips has introduced four new motorcycle lamp solutions, which provide an extremely high light output on the road, thereby ensuring that the rider has better vision at night and that other road users can also see the rider more easily. The "Philips CityVision Moto", " is designed to not only increase road safety and greater durability – they are also notable for their styling.
"Philips CityVision Moto offers better visibility and differentiation in city traffic
Thanks to the orange reflection in the headlamp and up to 40% stronger output of light onto the road, Philips CityVision Moto improves visibility to other road users in the city."...
While I was in there, I sucked off and refreshed the brake fluid. Admittedly not a Full Monty brake bleed, but better than ignoring the reservoirs. Cover things with rags to protect from the drips. (brake fluid will eat a hole thru the Earth & your scooter if you dribble)
The mirrors come off, the turn signals come loose (don't lose the veggie parking brakes) . Remove the 4 screws on the rear of the head cover, then release the 3 head cover clips with a pizza cutter, separate gently after removing the two screws holding the front half of the cover (the 'headlight' half)
Pop the wire clip & replace the bulb without touching it (
).
Flip instructions over and reassemble. (I only dropped 1 screw into the where-ever....but I bought 15lbs of LIKE fasteners parted-out on eBay - so I'm good)
Signals loose.....
3 of these clips on this edge (pizza cutter...gentle pry)
hidden screw (1 ea. side) releases front half of cover with headlight...
While you're in here might as well renew the brake fluid (if raining go ahead and do the Full Monty brake bleed)....not raining here. Use new bottle of DOT 4 fluid.
The before....or after....
The other....2 hours later (hey, I take a lot of breaks, plus I dropped a screw)
Camera isn't showing much difference...but I immediately saw the different color in the new bulb. Orange hints.
Will see how it looks at O'Dark:30 tomorrow.
Stig
If it turns out to be illegal...I'll do a low-speed evade (think "O J in the white Bronco") until one of us gives up and goes for a Donut.
